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Native Whey Protein Concentrate 80% NPC80

Undenatured whey protein concentrate at 80% protein level, produced via filtration preserving native protein structure for nutritional use. Falls under HTS 0404.90.70.00 as a natural whey constituent product, below the 80% threshold for albumin exclusion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8.5%+20.0%28.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8.5%+60.0%68.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
PGA flags (3)Show detailsAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be requiredFD3FDAMay be required
  • AM7

    USDA AMS Β· May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS Β· May be required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FD3

    FDA Β· May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 Β· licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3502.20.00.00Lower: 20% vs 28.5%

If whey protein purity exceeds 80% by dry matter

Chapter exclusion sends high-purity whey proteins to albumins heading 3502.

0404.10Lower: 12.5% vs 28.5%

If further processed by adding natural whey constituents

Subheading note for 0404.10 includes whey with added natural constituents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include denaturation test results showing native structure to support Chapter 4 classification

β€’ Track quota utilization via USDA reports; Mexico-origin prohibited

β€’ Ensure COA verifies protein content <80% dry basis to avoid 3502 reclassification

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